Intimate partner violence (IPV) is reported by one in three women globally,but the prevalence is much higher in East Africa. Though some formal and informal resources do exist for women experiencing IPV, data suggest that
disclosure, help seeking, and subsequent utilization of these resources are often hindered by sociocultural, economic, and institutional factors. This article explores actions taken by victims, available support services, and barriers to the utilization of available IPV resources by pregnant women
in rural Nyanza, Kenya. Qualitative data were collected through nine focus group discussions and 20 in-depth interviews with pregnant women, partners or male relatives of pregnant women, and service providers.
